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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION: On COVID-19 and Protecting Lung Health: Quit Smoking and Vaping

While on quarantine, now is the perfect time for proven quit smoking online and phone support from the American Lung Association

QUIT PARTNER: New Free Quit-Tobacco Programs Available Online, by Phone, and by Mail

Quit Partner issued the following announcement on April 1.The Minnesota Department of Health today is launching Quit Partner (1-800-QUIT-NOW), Minnesota’s new family of programs to help people who want to quit smoking, vaping, chewing or using other commercial tobacco products.Quit Partner offers many free support options and resources so people can quit in a way that works best for them.

TECHNAVIO: Analysis on Impact of COVID-19-Nicotine Gum Market 2019-2023 | Awareness About the Harmful Effects of Cigarette Smoking to Boost Growth | Technavio

Technavio has been monitoring the nicotine gum market and it is poised to grow by USD 522 million during 2019-2023, progressing at a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period. The

SEATCA: Philippines: Duque tells smokers, vapers: Quit now, you’re at risk from Covid-19

HEALTH Secretary Francisco T. Duque III appealed to smokers and vapers to stop immediately for they may be at a higher risk for severe illness from Covid-19

ALTRIA: Announces Leadership and Governance Changes

Altria’s Chairman and CEO, Howard Willard, retires from Altria

CANADIAN VAPING ASSOCIATION: Misinformation Linking COVID-19 to Vaping is Hurting Public Health

"COVID-19 is a respiratory virus," says Dr. Hinshaw. "Smoking and e-cigarettes can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals. It is not yet clear whether these exposures increase the risk of catching COVID-19, however they do increase the risk of severe illness for those who get infected."

FDA: Warns Manufacturers and Retailers to Remove Certain E-cigarette Products Targeted to Youth from the Market

Agency Continues to Target the Sale of Unauthorized, Flavored E-cigarette Products That Appeal to Youth

SCANDINAVIAN TOBACCO GROUP A/S: Integrates Agio Cigars

Following completion of the acquisition of Agio Cigars on 2 January 2020, Scandinavian Tobacco Group announces the completion of the plan for the integration of Agio Cigars into Scandinavian Tobacco Group.

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